St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Margaret's Grove Plumstead London SE18 7RL |
| Phone | 02088543924 |
| Reference Number | 100170 |
St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School provides a positive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. The school has a well-structured curriculum that aligns with national standards and is designed to support all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have established high expectations for both academic performance and behavior. The involvement of parents is encouraged, and the school has a commendable approach to foster a sense of community among students. However, while the curriculum is ambitious, there is variability in its implementation across subjects, and not all teachers consistently present information with the necessary clarity to reinforce learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.7%
Girls: 49.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 2 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | 19 | 17 | 36 |
| 4 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| 6 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 47.9% |
| White, British | 11.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and safe environment for pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- High expectations for pupil behavior and learning
- Effective safeguarding practices
- Positive involvement of parents and the community
- Variety of extracurricular activities available
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across some subjects
- Lack of regular and comprehensive training for all staff
- Some activities for pupils with SEND are not effective for learning and retention
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | ||
| Writing | -1.7 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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